Sheet Metal Worker at Mid-Atlantic Sheet Metal Contractors
at Mid-Atlantic Sheet Metal Contractors in Virginia Beach, VA
About This Program
Mid-Atlantic Sheet Metal Contractors sponsors this registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Virginia Beach, VA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program gives apprentices access to hands-on trade training through a regional sheet metal contracting organization in the Hampton Roads area.
The five-year apprenticeship is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork installation, industrial ventilation, and custom metal forming through real jobsite experience. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, applied math, welding basics, and safety practices. Apprentices are paid for their work throughout the program.
Graduates earn journey-level credentials as sheet metal workers, ready for sustained employment in the construction and mechanical trades. The multi-contractor sponsorship model may expose apprentices to a variety of project types and employers in the Virginia Beach and broader Hampton Roads region.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
640
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Sheet Metal Worker Career Outlook
National Median
$26.33/hr
~$54,766.4/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Sheet metal worker employment is expected to grow steadily, driven by HVAC system demand in new construction and energy-efficiency retrofits. The transition to high-efficiency systems and commercial building upgrades creates ongoing need for skilled fabricators and installers. Workers with welding and CAD skills have the strongest prospects.
What to Expect as a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
640 hours of related technical instruction (~128 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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